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Charismatic, high-energy solo artist with the sound of a band; experienced live performer who live loops covers from 60s to present day.
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Giles Stelfox creates the music of a solo-artist with the sound of a band; he is a highly experienced live musician based in Reading, UK. Challenging the definition of live performance, Giles live loops arrangements of songs from scratch, whilst still showcasing his charisma and attention-grabbing energy to connect with any crowd at any event. Giles has been featured and acclaimed by BBC Introducing, Oxfam Festivals and has been a semi-finalist for The Pilton Stage Glastonbury competition in 2022, performing in front of founder, Sir Michael Eavis. "An ingenious artist who manages to flesh out his pop songs with just himself and his own wizardry" - Shaun Keaveny, BBC Radio 6. He has performed over 100 shows already in 2024, and he is already in high demand for the rest of the year for weddings, pubs, corporate events and more. Giles has held residencies and regular shows in London since 2022, including every Friday night at a student bar in Kingston-upon-Thames, and regular Thursdays & Saturdays at a historic pub outside London Bridge. He has built up a reputation for being reliable, easy to work with and always gives 100% at every show. Song Lists: For his covers sets, expect modern takes on classic covers and sing-along anthems with a set list ranging from 70s hits all the way to modern day. Highlights include: 'Pompeii', 'Wake Me Up', 'Tainted Love', 'Mr Brightside', As It Was', 'Get Lucky' and 'Everywhere'. Giles' solo live setups are acoustic and electric guitar driven with unique set lists, tailored to each event. Giles' covers repertorie consists of over 120 songs. Included are a mixture of pop, indie and rock tunes from several decades, 1960s to present day. He takes requests especially for weddings and private parties, with a two week turnaround for new songs. Giles adapts his set list for a variety of time slots. Typical sets are 2x45' or 3x45' but he can perform up to 4 hours, with enough material to accommodate. Giles also has a DJ style playlist in between sets and afterwards as a stand-alone element, so there is always music across the entire booking, even during breaks, setup and pack down. Setup: Giles is a trained sound engineer and travels with a large 3400w PA system with subwoofer to suit up to 150 people, or a small outdoor festival stage. His setup is fully self contained, PLI insured and PAT tested. Giles is also able to cater for larger events via his relationship with multiple PA hire providers. Giles has a number of up-lighters to create an immersive experience. Giles will also travel abroad for gigs, please get in touch about these bespoke events for hire arrangements.

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Anna R
3 days ago
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5 out of 5

Giles was excellent , he played a set of songs for our corporate event . His set was versatile , excellent singer and musician and really quick and easy set up . We would definitely ask Giles back again !

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Dave J
6 months ago, for a Private event in Dorchester
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5 out of 5

"Giles was fantastic. He was a pleasure to work with and incredibly professional throughout. He had a huge list of songs meaning it could really offer something for everybody. An incredibly talented guy who creates his own backing music which is really impressive to watch. We will definitely be looking to have him back again in the future! Highly recommended!!!"

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Eve H
6 months ago, for a Hotel / Restaurant event in Clarence Parade
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5 out of 5

"We hired Giles to perform at our end of year society ball and he was absolutely amazing! He played a selection of great hits that really got people up and dancing. This, combined with his fantastic stage presence and rapport with the crowd really made the event a night to remember!"

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Giles Stelfox's Song list

COVERS REPERTOIRE – 2024
60s:
STAND BY ME - BEN E KING
AIN’T NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH - MARVIN GAYE
FEELING GOOD - NINA SIMONE
LIFTING ME HIGHTER - JACKIE WILSON
BEGGIN - FRANKI VALLI
COME TOGETHER - THE BEATLES
SUSPICIOUS MINDS - ELVIS
JOELINE - DOLLY PARTON
YESTERDAY - THE BEATLES
MUSTANG SALLY - WILSON PICKETT
70s
SWEET HOME ALABAMA - LYNRYD SKYNRD
HOTEL CALIFORNIA - THE EAGLES
SUPERSTITION - STEVIE WONDER
SEPTEMBER - EARTH WIND & FIRE
GET DOWN ON IT - KOOL & THE GANG
LOVELY DAY - BILL WITHERS
PSYCHO KILLER - TALKING HEADS
TAKE ME TO THE RIVER - AL GREEN
80s:
WORD UP - CAMEO
LET'S DANCE - DAVID BOWIE
CRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE - QUEEN
AFRICA - TOTO
EVERYBODY WANTS TO RULE THE WORLD - TEARS FOR FEARS
TAINTED LOVE - SOFTCELL (VARIOUS)
TAKE ON ME - AHA
AIN'T NOBODY - CHAKA KHAN
YOU CAN CALL ME AL - PAUL SIMON
BILLIE JEAN – MICHAEL JACKSON
EVERYWHERE - FLEETWOOD MAC
DREAMS - FLEETWOOD MAC
BELIEVE - CHER
90s-00s:
BABYLON - DAVID GRAY
BACK TO BLACK - AMY WINEHOUSE
VALERIE - THE ZUTONS
LADY (HEAR ME TONIGHT) - MODJO
BLACK & GOLD - SAM SPARRO
FREEDOM - GEORGE MICHAEL
CHAMPAGNE SUPERNOVA - OASIS
WONDERWALL - OASIS
DON'T LOOK BACK IN ANGER - OASIS
WHAT A LIFE - NOEL GALLAGHER
DAKOTA - STEREOPHONICS
PATIENCE - TAKE THAT
CRAZY – GNARLS BARKLEY
VIVA LA VIDA - COLDPLAY
YELLOW - COLDPLAY
CHASING CARS - SNOW PATROL
DANCING IN THE MOONLIGHT - TOPLOADER
DREAM CATCH ME - NEWTON FAULKNER
NEW SHOES - PAOLO NUTINI
Modern Pop:
A BAR SONG (TIPSY) - SHABOOZY
GET LUCKY - DAFT PUNK
LATCH - DISCLOSURE
WAKE ME UP - AVVICI
FLOWERS - MILEY CYRUS
BLANK SPACE - TAYLOR SWIFT
POMPEII - BASTILLE
NOTHING BREAKS LIKE A HEART - MILEY CYRUS
AS IT WAS - HARRY STYLES
WATERMELON SUGAR - HARRY STYLES
SUGAR - MAROON 5
TREASURE - BRUNO MARS
BAD HABITS - ED SHEERAN
SHIVERS - ED SHEERAN
SHAPE OF YOU - ED SHEERAN
CASTLE ON THE HILL - ED SHEERAN
HAPPY - PHARRELL
PARADISE - GEORGE EZRA
SHOTGUN - GEORGE EZRA
PASSIONFRUIT - DRAKE
BLINDING LIGHTS - THE WEEKND
ROLLING IN THE DEEP - ADELE
WE DON’T TALK ANYMORE – CHARLIE PUTH
Modern Rock/Indie:
SEX ON FIRE - KINGS OF LEON
ALL THE SMALL THINGS - BLINK 182
DO I WANNA KNOW - ARCTIC MONKEYS
MY HERO - FOO FIGHTERS
YEAR 3000 - BUSTED
RADIOACTIVE - IMAGINE DRAGONS
SHUT UP AND DANCE - WALK THE MOON
CHARMALAGNE - THE BLOSSOMS
HOW LONG WILL THIS LAST? - THE BLOSSOMS
2AM – FOALS
SPIT OF YOU - SAM FENDER
SEVENTEEN GOING UNDER - SAM FENDER
FEEL GOOD INC - THE GORILLAZ
MR BRIGHTSIDE - THE KILLERS
PUMPED UP KICKS - FOSTER THE PEOPLE
CHOCOLATE - THE 1975
HO HEY! - THE LUMINEERS
WHAT YOU KNOW - TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB
HEAT WAVES - GLASS ANIMALS
PUMPED UP KICKS - FOSTER THE PEOPLE
CANTER - GERRY CINNAMON
BLACK MAGIC - THE AMAZONS
Wedding/Chilled:
PERFECT - ED SHEERAN
VIENNA - BILLY JOEL
ANGELS - ROBBIE WILLIAMS
MARRY YOU - BRUNO MARS
JUST THE WAY YOU ARE - BRUNO MARS
I'M YOURS - JASON MRAZ
FAST CAR - TRACY CHAPMAN
CAN’T HELP FALLING IN LOVE - ELVIS PRESLEY
FREE FALLIN’ - TOM PETTY
BEAUTIFUL THINGS - BENSON BOONE
SMOOTH OPERATOR - SADE
CARRY YOU HOME - ALEX WARREN
Special:
TEENAGE KICKS – THE UNDERTONES (St Patricks)
WHISKEY IN THE JAR – THE DUBLINERS (St Patricks)
WHERE THE STREETS HAVE NO NAME – U2 (St Patricks)
DIRTY OLD TOWN - THE POGUES (St Patricks)
THE GALWAY GIRL - STEVE EARLE (St Patricks)
MONSTER MASH - BOBBY PICKETT (Halloween)
GHOSTBUSTERS - RAY PARKER JR (Halloween)
THRILLER - MICHAEL JACKSON (Halloween)
MERRY XMAS EVERYBODY - SLADE (Christmas)
LAST CHRISTMAS – GEORGE MICHAEL (Christmas)
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE – SHAKIN’ STEVENS (Christmas)
SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN – MICHAEL BUBLÉ (Christmas)
JINGLE BELL ROCK – BOBBY HELMS (Christmas)
AULD LANG SYNE (NYE)
1999 - PRINCE (NYE)
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PLEASE NOTE: This list is not extensive. New covers are being added all to this set regularly. Arrangements vary per show vibe/atmosphere. Requests can be made before shows, ideally two weeks in advance.
ORIGINALS:
YOUR INTENTIONS - GILES STELFOX
YOU TALK DIRTY WITH WINE - GILES STELFOX
I’M NOT IN LOVE (I’M ONLY CALLING YOU) - GILES STELFOX
GIVE ME TONIGHT - GILES STELFOX [UNRELEASED]
Originals can be requested if desired, the songs above are Giles’ current live originals he performs.

Giles Stelfox's Prices

Last updated: 2024

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£125
Up to 1 hour£187.50
Up to 2 hours£312.50
Up to 3 hours£375
Packages
Wedding Ceremony
Wedding ceremony acoustic music. This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. Bespoke set list available on consultation.
£250
Wedding Drinks Reception
One hour performance of laid back acoustic covers, with live looping prior to wedding breakfast. Price per set.
£250
Wedding Evening Entertainment
Two upbeat solo live looping sets after wedding breakfast following into the late evening entertainment (i.e. DJ or silent disco). Up to 5 requests plus selected favourites from covers repertoire. Full DJ sized PA system and lighting included. Additional set available for 50% more.
£500
Wedding Drinks Reception + Evening Entertainment
3 live sets total. 1 chilled acoustic set for the drinks reception, 2 upbeat, dance-floor-filling sets for the evening entertainment after the wedding breakfast. Includes DJ sized PA system and lighting setup with option to set up drinks reception outside or in different location to evening entertainment. Most popular wedding booking.
£750
Wedding Reception Full Entertainment Package
3 live sets total INCLUDING DJ set to finish the night. 1 chilled acoustic set for the drinks reception, 2 upbeat, dance-floor-filling sets for the evening entertainment after the wedding breakfast. DJ set/playlist to close off the night. A cost effective option without the need for a DJ. Includes DJ sized PA system and lighting setup with option to set up drinks reception outside or in different location to evening entertainment.
£1000

Add-ons

DJ set
+£62.50
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

The energy, adaptability and song choices! They love the band sized sound I bring as a solo artist and the flexibility to go from super chilled acoustic ballads all the way to hard hitting singalong tunes to completely transform the evening. Think of a hybrid between an acoustic performer, band and a DJ.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Highlights include: Glastonbury Festival, The Mill, Kingston (Friday Residencies), The George Inn, London Bridge, Queens Hotel Portsmouth, Cirencester Twilight Market, O'Neills Pub Chains, Greene King Pub Chains and many more.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Looping artists especially! Ed Sheeran and KT Tunstall.

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

Performed at the Mitchell & Butlers Group Head Office corporate party in Birmingham most recently. Guests included 60 department leaders from one of the largest hospitality companies in the UK (owns Ember Inns, Sizzling Grills, Browns, Miller & Carter, Harvester, Vintage Inns, All Bar One and more).

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

Not to worry, I am super flexible! For pub/bar gigs, reasonable flexibility is available but be aware I may have multiple bookings on the same day, especially weekends. Wedding bookings that involve evening entertainment are booked for the entire day to accommodate for any changes or delays.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Absolutely! There will be no point during the booking where music is unavailable or where there is awkward silence. DJ option is also available at the end of the set to round off the evening for up to an hour.

How much time do you need to set up?

1 hour total is recommended. A playlist will usually start around 15 minutes before the performance time.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

You can pick your favourites from my 120 song list, and request up to 3 new songs per gig. However I never rely on a set list as, being a professional, I adapt during the gig. It is highly recommended not to send over a rigid set list, rather the vibe of the evening and your personal favourites that could work for the event.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Absolutely everything! All I need is access to at least two power sockets for my full rig.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Up to 3 new songs per gig, 5 songs per wedding. These will need to be sent through no less than 2 weeks away from the event. First dances it's recommended to send through earlier to get that rehearsed to perfection!
Musicianship
Genres:
Covers, Pop, Acoustic, Soul, Funk, R&B, Rock, Alternative rock, Indie, Pop rock, EDM, Christmas, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Folk, Folk rock, Easy listening, Originals, Light music, Disco, Top 40, Motown, Britpop
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Event types:
Bar / Club / Venue event, Wedding, Virtual event, Concert, Charity event, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Corporate event, Private event, Birthday party, Hotel / Restaurant event, Cruise, Wedding proposal
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Other skills:
Audio engineer, Composer, Lyricist, Sound technician, Songwriter, Producer, Drum technician, Ableton Live, Live looping, Perfect pitch, Fluent improviser, Accompanist, Instrumental teaching, Composition teaching, Theory teaching, Singing teaching
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